A few days ago I asked my followers on social media to let me know what are some things they hate hearing from others when they are going through a depressive episode or experiencing anxiety. I have quite a few hated sayings, and I’ve cut people off for refusing to stop saying them to me, but I wanted to get some other people’s opinions for this post as well.
If you’re having a depressive episode or anxiety, what are things you hate other people saying to you as “advice” *please note that I’ll be using the responses in a blog post and crediting the @‘s so let me know if you don’t want yours included*
— Lithium To Lashes (@LithiumToLashes) May 15, 2018
“Calm down”
— Nigga, I’m Deaf! ✨🌊✨ (@AquafarE) May 15, 2018
Or says nothing and stares at you then later talks about you to others lol
— Nigga, I’m Deaf! ✨🌊✨ (@AquafarE) May 15, 2018
1. Pray
2. You need to find a man…
3. I try to stay positive, you just gotta stop thinkin negatively
4. I have control over my mind so when those thoughts come, I stop them
5. 😑😑😑— Cookie and Gooch (@TheCookandGooch) May 15, 2018
1. You need to stop thinking so negatively 2. He is out there waiting for you. 3. I mean once you lose the weight you will feel better.
— M’Baku’s Earmuffs (@Sunnytwotethat) May 15, 2018
“It’s a beautiful day. You should spend some time outside.”
— Sara Agony (@skm8360) May 15, 2018
You just have to beleive in God more. Thanks for making me feel like I’m turning my back on God because of brain chemistry! Feels GREAT!
— N’jaila Rhee (@BlasianBytch) May 15, 2018
“Don’t be so negative” “shut the fuck up” “JUST calm down” “JUST think about something positive” “why do you always do this” “do something about it”
— Cin-Li (@cindycakes1) May 17, 2018
Most people aren’t saying these things in a purposeful act of malice, but impact trumps intent. Just because you didn’t mean for your words to be hurtful, doesn’t negate that they are. Listen to your friends, family, and peers when they tell you these responses to their pain hurt and change how you respond.
